Nissan Maxima 1994

• Recall 85870 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
  Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
  dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.The list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 61043 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
  Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
  pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
  this recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 14996 [USA]: Significant corrosion of the fuel filler tube may result in fuel leaks which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. in addition, the left rear seat belt retractor is mounted to the wheel housing and in the event of significant corrosion, and the mounting could fail in a vehicle crash.
  It is possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing.
  dealers will inspect these vehicles and corrective action will be taken depending upon the extent of the corrosion.
  system: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler; neck.Vehicle description:passenger vehicles registered in the following states:connecticut; delaware; district of columbia; illinois; indiana; iowa; maine; maryland; massachusetts; michigan; minnesota; new hampshire; new jersey; new york; ohio; pennsylvania; rhode island; vermont; wisconsin; and west virginia.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 17208 [USA]: This can cause the hub bolts to break and result in the wheel separating from the vehicle and a possible accident.
  The aluminum wheels were clear coated several times to protect the metal finish. Some excessive coating can leave the wheel nuts an excessive distance from the wheel hub when tightened, allowing them to loosen over time.
  dealers will remove the clear plastic coating from the brake rotor mating surface on the back of each wheel and from the wheel nut mating surfaces. The wheels will be reinstalled and the wheel nuts tightened. Wheels, hub bolts, and nuts will be replaced if necessary.
  system: wheels.Vehicle description: gxe trim level model vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 1995233 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing. Significant corrosion of the fuel filler tube may result in fuel leaks which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. In addition, the left rear seat belt retractor is mounted to the wheel housing, and in the event of significant corrosion, operation of the seat belt could be affected. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and repaired as necessary.

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• Recall 1994160 [Canada]: Suspension
  The clear coat on the aluminum wheels may be thicker than desired. Wheel nuts on a wheel with excessive clear coating may loosen over time because the clear coat layer compresses under load. If the vehicle is operated with wheel nuts that have loosened, then one or more hub bolts may break, and the wheel may come off the vehicle. Correction: the clear coating will be removed from the brake rotor mating surface on the back of each wheel, and from the wheel nut mating surfaces. Wheels, hub bolts and nuts will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Vehicle: 1994 nissan maxima (vin# [xxx]) every time i pump in a full tank of fuel at the gas station, the fuel begins to leak and creates a puddle of fuel underneath the car. The fuel filler tube and wheel housing is significantly corroded that has resulted in a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, it could result in a fire. Also, the left rear seat belt retractor is mounted to the wheel and the mounting could fail in a vehicle crash. I discovered nhtsa campaign id number: 95v244000, which was a recall on the 1994 nissan maxima fuel system, gasoline: storage tank: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap. A mixture of mud and salt got trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing that resulted in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. This vehicle has been garaged-kept and only has 140,000 miles for a 16-year-old vehicle. On 6/18/2010, i brought the car into rosenthal nissan dealer in vienna, va for repair/replacement, but after calling nissan north america, inc., i was told that my car did not qualify for the recall and i would have to repair/replace it at my own expense (file# [xxx]). The recall was specific for the type of safety defect that i am currently experiencing on the same year and make/model vehicle, but nissan north america, inc. Refuses to heed nhtsa campaign id number: 95v244000. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

My maxima has a plastic shroud around the fuel filler neck, presumably to protect it from road debris, rocks, etc, blasting the filler neck. Unfortunately, the shroud traps fine dirt and moisture. This includes winter road salt. When i removed the shroud, massive amounts of fine sand & dirt fell to the ground. When i cleaned out what was stuck up inside the rear quarter panel area, i swept up 3 full dustpans. It was close to 10lbs of crap. The filler neck was badly rusted. The rear quarter panel was rusted badly. When i started to dismantle, i went to remove seatbelt bolt. I was shocked to find the entire area where the seatbelt attached was behind filler neck and completely rusted out. The sheet metal twisted apart easily and would not have protected the left rear passenger in a 5 mph collision. It would have just tore away. Years ago my '86 honda prelude had a rusty filler neck. I removed it and went to buy the part, and was told there was a recall on it. It was considered a safety issue. When i asked nissan a few months ago, there was no recall for this serious safety issue (on 2 issues: strong fuel odors and no seatbelt protection). I find that unacceptable, especially now that i can see the flawed design. I have also seen many other nissan owners with similar complaints for nissan axxess and nissan murano ( and i haven't even searched or looked for these complaints). Also, i have been investigating auto mvas for 25 years. *tr

Since i purchased vehicle back in 2007, this vehicle leaks gasoline when full tank is fueled. It creates a large puddle of fuel in the rear under the fuel neck fill pipe. It takes about 20 miles of driving for the leak to stop. I had never been made aware of this being a common problem by any service center i have taken it to. My household is safety conscious when it comes to the use of any flammable items that could pose a risk of fire when these leaks occur. I always try not to fill the tank completely but i admit sometimes i simply forget, only realizing it after the fuel station gasoline hose stops on its own. My concern has always been that while driving and is leaking, someone may throw out their window a cigarette or i may go over something that could trigger a spark, causing a fire/explosion. *tr

There was a faulty fuel line in consumers 1994 nissan maxima. *ts the vehicle overheated. The dealer replaced the radiator cap and temperature sensor. *jb

Fuel tank leaks during fill-ups and if car is positioned on an incline.

Nhtsa recall 95v244000 concerning fuel tank assembly pipe filler neck. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall. However, dealer charged consumer $1,700.00 for recall repairs. *ak

Dt: for the past year smelled gas. Been took to dealer for this problem several times. Done repairs to hoses,exhaust, etc. Later discovered this was an issue with the fuel injection. System. When air conditioner was on high the smell was evident. Also, this was present in the morning when the car was started for the first 5 minutes. Took to service dealer, and found no leaks, but did perform smoke test and numerous inspections, but was unable to locate this problem. Also, is was present when is defrost was turned on. Gas smell iwasstronger when accelerating about 25 mph or so in stop or go traffic. *ak

While driving 60 mph, the sunroof exploded. The dealership mechanic repaired the problem once, but the problem recurred. Please provide any additional information. *nm

1994 nissan maxima has 138,000 miles. Alternator has been replaced twice within the past 2 months. When driving, the digital readout on the car clock begins to fade. Then the radio cuts on and off. Then, all lights on the dash are lost, the air bag light comes on, and the car dies. After being towed, the battery was recharged, the alternator showed it was charging the battery, and the car cranked and ran fine. It will run fine for a day or two, then it totally cuts off when it is being driven. To make things more interesting, the passenger front door window will go down when the car is first started, but will not go up until the car is driven for about 20-30 minutes. Individual tail lights are out at times, but it is never the same bulb at any time and the bulb is not bad.*ak

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• B0368 [1] Blower motor # 1, ground circuit - high input